Calendar of Events

In addition to its pavilion, the European Union will foster a dynamic and in-depth discussion around how to feed the world healthily and sustainably through the organisation of conferences and events dedicated to the theme of Expo Milano 2015. An ambitious calendar of more than 200 events is foreseen to address global food security challenges through scientific, policy, business to business (B2B) and cultural events.

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These events will offer something for everyone from young people to high level scientists and policy makers. Our goal for the Expo is to create a lasting legacy that will shape the global debate and contribute to finding solutions to ending world hunger post 2015.

Upcoming events

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Carbon Storage in Soil and Its Role in Supporting Agriculture

Thu, 18 June 2015

Research on soil organic matter (SOM) turnover has attracted a great deal of attention in the last two decades since the maintenance of soil quality and fertility is one of the main current global challenges and for economic and environmental reasons.

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Coping with climate change and water scarcity in Africa and Europe: Improving monitoring and water use-efficiency in agriculture

Wed, 17 June 2015

Dissemination event. Presentation of activities and results of six selected EU-funded projects addressing water scarcity and water-use in crop production. Projects: CLIMAFRICA, WAHARA, EAU4FOOD, MARS, GLOBAQUA, FIGARO.

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Water-Safe and efficient water systems for the citizens of the world

Wed, 17 June 2015

This Water JPI event will focus on the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda of the Water JPI and in particular on two of the five core themes identified as water challenges: Developing safe water systems for the citizens;Implementing a water bio-based economy.

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Sport e alimentazione: la ricetta europea

Tue, 16 June 2015

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Martedì 16 giugno 2015 – dalle ore 16.00 alle 18.30, EXPO, Padiglione dell’Unione Europea

SPORT E ALIMENTAZIONE: LA RICETTA EUROPEA

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Pier Battista BERGONZI, Vicedirettore Gazzetta dello Sport

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Nutrition, Health and Food Information – Know what you eat

Fri, 3 July 2015

The conference "Nutrition, Health and Food Information – Know what you eat" will be an international dialogue on sound strategies on nutrition, and promotion of better nutrition through food information.

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